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Synonyms of Dickensian

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Another word for Dickensian is Dickensesque. Other synonyms of Dickensian are Dickenesque, Dickensish, Dickens-like, Dickensy and Dickensite.

Synonyms and similar words for Dickensian

adjectiveSimilar to Dickens' writing style, especially in commenting on society, or in using emotion...

  • Dickenesque
  • DickensesqueCharacteristic of the writings of the English author Charles Dickens.
  • Dickensish
  • Dickens-like
  • Dickensy

nounA person who admires or studies the works of Charles Dickens.

  • Dickensite archaic

Meaning of Dickensian

  1. adjective Of, pertaining to, or created by the English author Charles Dickens.
  2. adjective Similar to Dickens' writing style, especially in commenting on society, or in using emotion, humour, or rich descriptions.
  3. adjective Reminiscent of the environments and situations most commonly portrayed in Dickens' writings, such as poverty, social injustice, and other aspects of Victorian England.

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Questions about synonyms of Dickensian

What is another word for Dickensian?
Dickensian has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as Dickensesque, Dickenesque, Dickensish, Dickens-like, Dickensy and Dickensite.
What does Dickensian mean?
Dickensian means of, pertaining to, or created by the English author Charles Dickens.

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